Employment Opportunities

Accountable to the Manager Works, this newly created 3-4 year contract role has an outright focus on driving customer service enhancements, implementing efficient processes, embracing technological advancements, taking ownership of a business group and ensuring effective road maintenance operations. Council is seeking an experienced candidate with an engineering background in road maintenance or operations maintenance. Applications close at 10pm on Monday 27th May 2024. READ MORE

Council is looking for an exceptional leader who shares Council’s vision for a thriving, inclusive and sustainable future and who will help shape the future of the region and leave a legacy of progress and prosperity. The new CEO will be renowned for their strategic acumen and genuine passion for community engagement and service delivery. READ MORE

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services the Manager Asset Engineering is a key member of the Infrastructure Leadership team and will work collaboratively across Council. Working at a strategic level you will lead the Asset Engineering Team (11 staff) to implement sustainable asset management practices with a focus on: Transport, Stormwater, Marine, Recreational and Natural Assets. The role requires the ability to be innovative and to think differently, taking a ‘fit for purpose’ approach and adding some practicality to asset engineering solutions particularly around transport. Applications will close at 10pm on Monday 27th May 2024 READ MORE

Council is seeking to appoint someone who understands the pivotal role place making, arts, culture and creativity play in community connectiveness and who has an ability to effectively lead a team to deliver these services. Council is open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, provided you have demonstrable leadership experience in the community sector and have ideally lived and worked in a remote Aboriginal/Indigenous location previously. Applications will close at 10pm on Monday 27th May 2024. READ MORE

Working either at Director level and ready to ‘step up’ or currently as a CEO you have a strong track record leading and managing in Local Government and are a ‘self-starter’, an independent thinker and renowned for your strong passion for and connection to Indigenous communities. The Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council is located 370 kms north of Cairns and 46 kms Northwest of Cooktown and consists of the Mayor and four (4) councillors and the Executive Management Team is made up of the Chief Executive Officer and 3 senior managers. Applications will close at 10pm on Monday 13th May 2024. READ MORE

As Community Services Manager, you will report to the CEO and be responsible for providing leadership, insight, and innovative thinking to promote the strategic direction in alignment with the Council's objectives for the Wujal Wujal community. As EA to the Mayor and CEO you will report to and primarily work for the CEO, providing her with assistance and high-level administrative support as well as to the Mayor ensuring the effective, timely and smooth operation of each role. Applications will close at 10pm on Thursday 16th May 2024 READ MORE

As the Senior HR Officer, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer and play a crucial role in shaping the success of the Council. With a focus on strategic HR practices, you will be responsible for HR administration, recruitment, training, and performance management, ensuring compliance with employment laws and accurate HR records management. READ MORE

As an integral part of the One Team One Council approach, you'll collaborate closely with various departments to ensure value for money. Your role will involve providing vital support to the Asset Management Coordinator and Manager Technical Services, assisting with asset management projects and administering infrastructure asset classifications with precision and attention to detail. READ MORE

Council is on the hunt for a forward-thinking procurement professional with a solid understanding of the procurement landscape, either in ICT (for the IT Procurement Specialist) or across a variety of categories (for the General Procurement Specialist). With excellent communication and negotiation skills, you are adept at building effective relationships and delivering strategic procurement solutions. Applications will close once the positions have been filled. READ MORE

We are looking for a talented industrial relations/employment law solicitor with 2-3 years of post-admission experience to join our team. We also welcome applicants with 2-3 years of experience as an Industrial Relations Advisor or a similar role (non lawyer) For a confidential conversation, please call Kerry Rooke on 0433 427 465 at Peak Services Legal. Alternatively, please click on the link to apply online. READ MORE